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Cozy Cabin 2 on the ICW Waterfront. Book...

Located feet away from the Intracoastal Waterway. Bring your boat; you have COMPLIMENTARY access to our private ramp with "no" wait time. Don't have a boat? COMPLIMENTARY fishing off our piers. Clean your catch at the end of the dock or sit and...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
 Luxury Atlantic Beach Retreat-2 Masters...

Luxurious Atlantic Beach Retreat – Steps from the OceanWelcome to your ideal hideaway in Atlantic Beach Circle, just 100 yards from public beach access! This charmingly decorated home blends luxury and comfort, offering plenty of space for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Palm Cottage I At The Grove, Oceanfront ...

Come experience oceanside bliss at the newest exclusive locale in Atlantic Beach - The Grove! The homes at Palm Cottages at The Grove feature beautiful ocean vistas and countless upgrades including wood floors, Master Bedrooms, walk-out oceanfront...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the outlying islands as well as guided tours of some of the region’s most wild spots, this tour company has a lot to offer for shell seekers, nature buffs, and everyday adventurers alike.

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and...

Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the...

Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve

The Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve is a stunning stretch of barely-barrier island shoreline that’s found just off the coast of historic Downtown Beaufort. Covering 2,205 acres, this collection of three islands that are found along...